Low-Medium due to the presence of bark obscuring the face grain, but consistent with typical temperate deciduous hardwood branches. confidence

White Oak (or similar North American hardwood)

Quercus alba · Hardwood

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Rough bark-covered surface with underlying irregular and straight grain patterns typical of a round branch or log section.

Dark grey-brown rough outer bark with patches of greenish-grey lichen. Exposed underlying wood shows light to medium brown tones.

1360 lbf (Hard)

Durable to Very Durable

Value & Sustainability

Estimated Market Value: Nominal value as a raw un-milled log section ($1 to $3 per linear foot as a craft log)
Wood Age Estimate: Recently harvested branch, estimated 5 to 15 years growth based on diameter and bark thickness.
Sustainability Status: Least Concern, abundant and widely distributed, not CITES listed

Firewood, rustic crafts, turning blanks, natural rustic decor, habitat for woodworking study

Eastern North America

Variable depending on seasoning; green wood is easy to cut and carve but prone to checking and splitting as it dries.

If dried and bark is stabilized, clear polyurethane or penetrating oils can preserve the natural rustic bark appearance.

Retains original rough bark covered with natural lichen, showing raw harvested condition.

Identified July 28, 2026